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AUTOMATION TEAM LEAD

KISUMU/NAIROBI Contract Ksh 100000 - 100000 / month

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute the automation roadmap aligned with business objectives

Identify automation opportunities across departments (RPA, workflows, system integrations)

Prioritize automation initiatives based on ROI, risk, and impact

2. Solution Design & Delivery

Lead end-to-end automation lifecycle (discovery ? design ? development ? testing ? deployment)

Oversee development of automation solutions using tools such as RPA platforms and APIs

Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with IT standards

3. Team Leadership

Manage and mentor automation team including developers and interns

Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of projects

Build team capability through training and continuous learning

4. Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with business units to understand process requirements

Provide regular updates on automation performance and project progress

5. Performance & Optimization

Monitor automation performance (uptime, error rates, ROI)

Continuously improve existing automations for efficiency and reliability

Establish automation governance and best practices

6. Risk & Compliance

Ensure automation solutions comply with data security and regulatory requirements

Identify and mitigate risks associated with automation deployments

Maintain proper documentation and audit trails


Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
At least 3 years’ experience in IT automation, RPA, or systems engineering
At least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role
Experience with tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, or similar

Academic qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in IT,Computer Science,Engineering

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